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“We’re pushing the boat out ” Our Challengers Steve Williams MBE Gold Medallist, Athens 2004. Steve is aiming for Gold at Eton and in Beijing in 2008. Debbie Flood Silver Medallist in the Women’s Quadruple Scull, Athens 2004. Debbie is aiming for Gold at Eton and in Beijing in 2008. Simon Dennis MBE Gold Medallist in the Men’s Eight, Sydney 2000. Debbie Flood, Lizzie Webb & Steve Williams Alison Mowbray Silver Medallist in the Women’s Press Release Quadruple Scull, Athens 2004. Friday May 19th, 12pm Paul Thompson The River & Rowing Museum, Henley-On-Thames Chief Coach of the Great Britain Women’s Rowing Team. The launch of “Creative Rowing Champions Day” Mark Hunter Captain of Leander Rowing Club A competition for Primary and Secondary Schools to celebrate and member of the British Men’s Rowing Team. the 2006 World Rowing Championships at Eton. To help launch the competition, 6 Rowing Experts will demonstrate a “Circuit Exercise Challenge” to attending pupils from the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Lizzie will announce details of the G.B. Rowing Squad Song competition with the Creative Arts Advisors Team. A competition devised by Lizzie Webb & Creativity in Sport CreativeCreative RowingRowing Champions DayDay The competition will be judged on the 6th and 7th July to celebrate the ﬁ rst anniversary of winning the Bid and building on the exciting prospect of hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Creativity in Sport was founded in 2003 to encourage and engage all school pupils in the much-needed greater participation in physical activity. A range of initiatives has been devised to embrace artistic opportunities and creative development within the traditional framework of the sports curriculum. If you would like any further information or to attend. Joggy Bear Our mascot Please contact: Also presentpresent at the launch... Creativity in Sport Creative Arts Advisors tel: 01491 629999 [email protected] Garry Noakes Garry has performed in several West End Musicals, including Starlight Express and Chicago. He is currently Resident Theatre Related Websites: Director of “Daddy Cool” open- ing at the Shaftbusry Theatre in the Summer. www.CreativityInSport.com www.rrm.co.uk Robert Meadmore Robert has performed in numer- www.wrc2006.com ous West End Musicals in lead roles. He was nominated this year in the “Brit Awards” for his debut album, which reached No.2 in the classical charts. Patrick Lewis Patrick has been both dancer and choreographer with the English National Ballet Company. He is currently teaching at the Royal Opera House. “Chance to Dance” is a scheme for talented young dancers to fullﬁ ll their ambitions..

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